Somalia: Security forces seize bombs in the capital Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia- The joint security forces
in the capital Mogadishu were reported to have seized bombs during a security
sweep in Waberi district on Saturday morning, Garowe Online reports.

Security
officials said a bag filled with explosive materials was seized in 21st
October neighborhood in Waberi district intended to be used in attacks against
civilians and government officials in the capital.

Residents were
evacuated from nearby houses as security officials called for mine experts to
dismantle the bombs before it explode.

The head of National Intelligence and
Security Agency (NISA) Abdulahi Sanboloshi announced that forces are ready to
deter possible al-Shabaab attacks and foiled couple of attempts by the militants during the
holy month of Ramadan.

GO reporter in Mogadishu said that joint forces
comprised of Police, Army and NISA were deployed in the main roads and placed security checkpoints, particularly
in entrance controls of Mogadishu city.

The joint forces are also conducting major disarmament
campaign in districts which is part of “Mogadishu Stabilization Mission” aimed to enforce security.

Since the beginning of the joint security mission,
the city has witnessed decline in al-Shabaab attacks by its militants who are
known to increase attacks in the holy month of Ramadan.

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The independent news Web site GaroweOnline.com is the online sister publication of Radio Garowe, a community radio station based in Garowe, the State capital of Puntland, a self-governing region in northern Somalia